Pastry Chef
Company: Caesars Entertainment
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: Supervises and coordinates activities of Chefs,
Cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking. ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and employee; addressing complaints and
resolving problems. Check and schedule staff to operate at peak
efficiency at all times, calls in additional personnel in
emergencies, authorizes overtime if warranted by unexpected
business or dismisses them earlier if business is slow, being
careful at all times to conserve labor costs Attempts to strengthen
knowledge of operation at all times, not only pertaining to
production but also management. Observe and enforce objectives,
policies, standards, and procedures as set forth by the Executive
Chef. Insists on personnel cleanliness and proper department of all
employees under his/her supervision or working areas under his/her
supervision. He/she keeps a close watch over all materials used
with a view for eliminating waste and spoilage. Assures that soiled
or damaged serving utensils are not put to use. Also checks all ice
boxes to be certain that foods are properly rotated. Observes
workers engaged in preparing, portioning, and garnishing foods to
ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions
are as prescribed. Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine
points of cooking. Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes,
such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other
social functions. Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of
Executive Chef. Maintains time and payroll records for kitchen
operations. Directly responsible for overall sanitation and
cleanliness of kitchen and kitchen areas. Supports and maintains
Caesar's courtesy guidelines. Promotes outstanding guest relations.
Performs other duties as assigned. Creates and ensures a
fun-filled, entertaining and exciting environment where the
flawless delivery and execution of service excellence is paramount.
Serves as a dynamic, positive leader, while fostering teamwork,
employee morale, motivation and open communication. Acts as a role
model and coach while developing employees using a consistent,
approachable demeanor and clearly articulating expectations.
Ensures that team members clearly understand and are held
accountable for their performance expectations. Provides
appropriate recognition and rewards to individuals and groups when
consistent superior performance is attained. Works as a change
agent to improve and streamline department operations, through the
continuous assessment of policies and procedures, work processes
and program effectiveness and value. Demonstrates excellent
facilitator skills in resolving conflicts between different points
of view. Demonstrates leadership skills in determining a vision,
aligns and inspires the team to achieve the vision. Coordinates
with other departments to ensure total guest satisfaction and
efficient operations in a safe, friendly, comfortable environment,
by well-trained, motivated employees. Recommends and implements
change to improve overall employee and guest satisfaction.
Participates in the financial operating and capital planning
processes and makes recommendations that achieve desired financial
results. Establishes and endorses the business objectives, ethics
and values of Caesar's Entertainment Inc. in accordance with the
Code of Commitment. The term "management? includes duties such as
interviewing; training; selecting and adjusting rates of pay and
hours of work; directing the work of employees; maintaining
production; appraising employees' productivity and efficiency for
purposes of recommending promotions or other changes (evaluations);
handling employees' grievances and complaints; disciplining
employees; planning work; providing for safety and security; and
monitoring or implementing legal compliance matters. Recommends
disciplinary action or disciplines employees. Qualifications:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE: Vacation Time Full Benefits (Health,
Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k) Uniforms Tuition Reimbursement
Advancement Opportunities EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: High school
diploma or general education degree (GED). A degree from a
certified food service program, apprenticeship, culinary school, or
equivalent. Ten years (10) of food service experience in a high
volume food operation. Fine dining and pastry. Thorough knowledge
of food products standard recipes and proper preparation. PHYSICAL,
MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to move in and
around the casino floor. Must be able to respond calmly and handle
many customers' demands in a fast paced environment. Must be able
to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, balance and work at a desk
when performing clerical functions. Respond to visual and aural
cues. Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke.
Able to handle more than one function at a time by being will
organized and pay attention to detail. Must be able to work the
following equipment: computer, phones, copier, 10 key adding
machine, and typewriter. Must have manual dexterity to operate the
computer and necessary office equipment. Must be willing to travel.
Disclaimer : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the
right to revise the current job or to require that other or
different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g.
emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical
developments). The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
of personnel so classified. Caesars Entertainment reserves the
right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary. As
a part of Caesars Entertainment's employment process, finalist
candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background
check prior to an offer being extended. Caesars Entertainment Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
national origin, gender, age, religion, disability Employment Type:
Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: Yes
Keywords: Caesars Entertainment, Sunrise Manor , Pastry Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Las Vegas, Nevada
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